Renee Balderas
RN
Portola,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
RN
Eastern Plumas Health Care
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
RN Care Coordinator
Plumas District Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Worked with patients to schedule tests and procedures.
- Worked with patients and families to develop future plans and discuss care actions.
- Reviewed medical charts and served as liaison between patient, doctor and hospital.
- Encouraged patients to schedule recommended tests and procedures.
- Developed strategic relationships with general practitioners and coworkers to build strong network.
- Coordinated charitable, government and community resources for patients.
- Increased utilization of preventive care to reduce readmissions.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
- Communicated with patients and family members to assist with information, provide literature and direct to community resources.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
RN/MDS Coordinator
Eastern Plumas Health Care
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Collected, reviewed and analyzed data from diverse departments for resident needs.
- Utilized data regarding industry trends to shape solutions and approaches.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
RN Staff Nurse
Eastern Plumas Health Care
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Medical Assistant
Eastern Plumas Health Care
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
LVN Floor Nurse
Eastern Plumas Health Care
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - LVN To ADN
Butte College
Oroville, CA12.2017
Associate of Science - LVN
Feather River College
Quincy, CA06.2013
Certification
BLS
Wound Care Certified
Timeline
RN
Eastern Plumas Health Care
08.2023 - Current
RN Care Coordinator
Plumas District Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
RN/MDS Coordinator
Eastern Plumas Health Care
04.2019 - 08.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Eastern Plumas Health Care
03.2018 - 04.2019
LVN Floor Nurse
Eastern Plumas Health Care
03.2014 - 03.2018
Medical Assistant
Eastern Plumas Health Care
06.2013 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - LVN To ADN
Butte College
Associate of Science - LVN
Feather River College
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Team building
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
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